chop down
The term "chop down" often refers to cutting through the base of a tree or plant, causing it to fall, and can also be used metaphorically to describe significant reduction or elimination.
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Definition
B1Forestry
(literal)To cut through the base of a tree or plant so that it falls to the ground.
Example
- They decided to chop down the old oak tree in their backyard.
- The workers chopped down several trees to clear the land for construction.
B2General
(figurative)To reduce or eliminate something significantly.
Example
- The company had to chop down its budget to avoid bankruptcy.
- She chopped down her essay from ten pages to five.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chop down":
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